Sport Pilot Talk

Just in time. We're almost out of beer.

Thanks guys!

I\we understand what the LSA rules are. Is it the mechanics job to enforce FAA\LSA rules, or just determine if the aircraft is airworthy? There are a bunch of us sitting here, quaffing a cup, and discussing the vagaries of life, the FAA and the weather that has kept us grounded all day. We have one ...

If I installed a constant speed prop on a light sport aircraft, would that plane pass or fail it's next annual?
Assume the installation was done correctly by a licensed mechanic.

Thank you

What is the point? Are you going to run out and buy groceries with it? Are you going to take it to the movies? Leave it parked in a Target or Walmart parking lot? Cart your new washer, dryer and stove home in it? Where do you put the kids and pets? You can't use it as a commuter car, it just won't s...

The "Impossible Turn" is one of the things I practice in every different airplane I fly. I get up to a safe altitude, and do the turn in both directions. I record the date, the air temp, the wind speed, the altitude density and how much altitude I lost. When I fly that plane, I make sure I...

This is all great intel, guys. Keep it up.

Thanks for the update. It's greatly appreciated. I fly out of Danbury, so I know exactly what you mean about the weather. It's been a tough month, and not getting any better. The P92 I flew had issues with the elevator bearings and brakes. The elevator actually tried to separate from the plane after...

How about an update?

Hasn't posted in that long? Dang. I'd really like to talk to someone who actually owns one, instead of another "Golly gee wow! This is a great looking airplane" review. I was determined to by an Arion Lightning before I bought my Sting. I talked to most everyone who had one for sale ... &...

I've sent a note to Arion, hopefully I"ll get a dialogue going.
I discovered a CFI with about 50 hours in the Lightning. He says it requires a light touch to fly. No ham hands allowed, especially on approach.

Hasn't posted in that long? Dang.
I'd really like to talk to someone who actually owns one, instead of another "Golly gee wow! This is a great looking airplane" review.

How about a PIREP, now that you are 4 years into the Lightning.

When I retired from the physics\computer science business, I had a lot of extra time on my hands to devote to my job as pastor of a small, Lutheran church, so I started a flying ministry. Twice a week (weather permitting) I fly into airports, set up my "The pastor is in the house" sign and...

The only FAR you need to memorize is the one that says "ignore all the FARs".
I don't remember which one that is.

Well Done. Thanks for the tips.